Monday, April 30, 2007

May 1, 2007

Charlie Frank Cranford
CHESTERFIELD – Charlie Frank Cranford, 66, died April 18, 2007 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, S.C. A funeral service was held April 21 at Mt. Mary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Cranford, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Charles and Carrie McKay Cranford. He was a member of Drucilla A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on the Pastor Aide Committee and Trustee Board. One of his all time favorite hobbies was fishing and sharing his catch of the day with family and friends.
Surviving are: wife Tiny Doretha Nivens; daughter Rhonda R. Sanders, of Cheraw; sons Charlie Bernard Cranford of the home, Franklin Cranford, of Greenwood, S.C. and Fess (Mechelle) Cranford, of Chesterfield; sisters Etta Bryant, Minnie Lee Bethea, Margie Massey, Lillie May Lowery and Hennie Ruth Joines; brother Robert (Ruth) Jefferson; grandchildren Whitney Sanders, Brooke Sanders, Latoria Myers, Fess Cranford, Jr., and Brittany Cranford; and great grandsons Chandler K. Sanders and Khamyrn A. Erasmus.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmy F. Horne
PAGELAND – Jimmy F. Horne, 64, died April 23, 2007. A funeral service was held April 26 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Horne, was a son of the late Carson and Beatrice Baker Horne. He was a retired machinist from Conbraco.
He was preceded in death by sister Margaret Smith.
Surviving are: wife Ida Sims Horne; step-mother Arnita Lindsey of Pageland; sons, Mark Horne of Pageland, James Horne, of Manning, S.C.; daughters, Teresa Small, of Lancaster, S.C. and Margie Pierce, of Cheraw, S.C.; brothers Dickie Horne of Augusta, Ga., Bill and Johnny Horne of Pageland; sisters, Catherine Sistare, of Pageland, Evelyn Griffin and Marilyn Kitchen, of Augusta, Ga., Carolyn Herron, of Orangeburg, S.C., Shelia McArdle, of Lancaster, S.C., Diane Price, of Pageland and Pam Hege, of Rock Hill, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd. Suite 200, Charlotte, N.C. 28210.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Mullis Watts
PAGELAND – Dorothy Mullis Watts, 78, died April 23, 2007. A funeral service was held April 26 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Watts, was a daughter of the late Henry E. and Eva Mae Threatt Mullis. She was preceded in death by husband Marion L. Watts.
Surviving are: sons Darrell and Richard Watts, of Pageland; daughters Carolyn Autry, of Jefferson, Debra Pressley, of Matthews, N.C.; sisters Vera Funderburk, of Pageland, Lenora James and Mary Killough, of Monroe, N.C., Joyce Courtney, of Pageland; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Building Fund, 7723 Pageland Hwy., Monroe, N.C. 28112.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Dora Frances Hancock Epperson
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Dora Frances Hancock Epperson, 83, died April 20, 2007. A funeral service was held April 22 at West Point Baptist Church with burial in Carolina Memorial Park.
Epperson, born in Mt. Croghan, was a daughter of the late Norman Henry and Cora Jordan Hancock. She retired in 1983 from Terry Products, following more than 25 years of service. She was a member of West Point Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years in the nursery department.
She was preceded in death by husband Don C. Epperson.
Surviving are: daughters Janis (Robert) Tucker, of Kannapolis, N.C., and Donna (Jimmy) Baker, of China Grove, N.C.; grandchildren Allen Baker, Jennifer Petty, Brandon Farabee and Chance Tucker; great grandchildren Allie Baker and Jenna Petty.
Memorials can be sent to West Point Baptist Church, 1100 Pine Street, Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.
Lady’s Funeral Home of Kannapolis, N.C. was in charge of the arrangements.

Albert McCray Jr.
MONROE, N.C. – Albert McCray Jr., 72, died April 15, 2007.
A funeral service was held April 20 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. with burial in Nicey Grove cemetery, Pageland.
McCray, born in Dillon, S.C., was a son of the late Albert and Odell Smith McCray. He was a dedicated worker of Tyson Food until retirement. He attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C. He was formerly married to Aline Bennett McCray.
He was preceded in death by brother Johnny McCray.
Surviving are: daughters Alberta Melton and Kathy McCray, of Pageland; sons Charles and Wilson McCray, of Pageland, Ricky McCray, of Monroe, N.C., and Stephon Chapman, of Ruby; sisters Cathy Marshall, Rethal Burch and Coletha Giles of Pageland and Marie Burr of Chesterfield; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

John Wiley Mungo
PAGELAND – John Wiley Mungo, 42 died April 26, 2007. A graveside service was held April 28 at First Baptist cemetery.
He was a psychotherapist in a private practice in Atlanta, Ga. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C .(summa cum laude). First masters degree-Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa. Second masters degree-psychology from Georgia State University.
Surviving are mother, Sara M. Mungo of Pageland; brother, Frank M. Mungo of Florence, Ky.; nephews, Allen and Ben Mungo.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Zion United Methodist Church, 647 Zion Church Rd., Pageland, SC 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Aralee “Boochie” Sowell
CHESTERFIELD – Aralee “Boochie” Sowell, 60, died April 23, 2007 at Carolina Hospital Systems, Florence, SC. A funeral service was held St. James A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery. Sowell, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of Reatha Cranford and the late Johnny Avery. He was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on the Steward Board, Men’s ministry, and the Usher Board. He was a graduate of Gary High School and was a dedicated employee at Delta Mills, Fieldcrest and Crown Cork & Seal. He was also a staff member at Flemming’s Funeral Home and an avid landscaper. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and served as secretary. He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Avery; brother, Ronnie Avery. Surviving is wife of 21 years, Gennette M. Sowell; mother, Reatha Cranford; daughters, Shelia (Anthony) Daniels, Janet (Bryan) James both of Cheraw, Wanda (Walter) Bowen and Kathy (Kenley,Jr.) Hardison both of Chesterfield, Amy and Latisha Lowery both of the home; sons, Franklin Sowell of Cheraw, Jeffrey Lowery of Chatnoogin, VA, Emanuel (Deanna) Lowery of Wadesboro, NC, and Elmore (Vernon) Lowery of Fayetteville, NC; sister, Mary (Joe) Mundy of Chesterfield; brothers, Dewayne (Beverly) Cranford of Chesterfield and Danny (Amy) Cranford of Woodbridge, Va.; 21 grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Monday, April 23, 2007

April 24, 2007

Charles Clayman Anderson
PAGELAND – Charles Clayman Anderson, 84, died April 18, 2007. A graveside service was held April 20 at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Caulie and Mamie Mills Anderson. He was a retired crane operator and world traveler. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife Rebecca Anderson, and daughter Charlene Anderson.
Surviving are sons Tony Anderson, Jerry, Johnny and Craig Tadlock, all of Pageland; daughters Theresa Oliver, of Pageland, Judy McKinley, of Charlotte, N.C. and Branda Cory, of Clarkston, W.Va.; and sister Johnsie Watson, of Hartsville, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to Providence Baptist Church 232 Providence Church Rd. Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Sarah Phillips Boan
CHERAW – Sarah Phillips Boan, died April 19, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 22 at Westside Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Boan, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Arthur Battle and Sarah Frances Jones Phillips. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by brothers Battle, John, Mack, and Gordon Phillips, and sisters Mary Pate, Lucille Phillips, and Clemmie White.
Surviving are husband of 64 years Howard W. Boan Sr.; son H. Walker (Mary) Boan Jr., of Inman, S.C.; daughter Diane (James) Donaldson of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters Dorothy P. Zearfoss and Edith (Fay) Martin, both of Chesterfield; two grandchildren, Beth (Jimmy) O’Neal, of Cheraw and James Walker Donaldson, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and great grandchildren Richard, Alex, and Jacob Evans, of Cheraw.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Charity of One’s Choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Jackie Wayne Bobola
MONROE, N.C. – Jackie Wayne Bobola, 60, of Pageland, died April 19, 2007 at CMC-Union. A memorial service was held April 20 at Davis Funeral Home Chapel.
Bobola, born in Lowell, Mass., was a son of the late John Joseph and Ona Mae Helms Bobola. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by sisters Victoria Bobola and JoAnn Bobola Basnett.
Surviving are brothers John (Judy) Bobola, of Hudson, NH, Frank (Christine) Bobola, of Pelham, NH, Steve Bobola, of Methuen, Mass., Andrew (Deborah) Bobola, of Newton, NH, Peter (Diane) Bobola, of Derry, NH, Robert (Maryann) Bobola of Exeter, NH, Richard (Joanne) Bobola, of Derry, NH, Thomas (Mary Lou) Bobola, of Newton, NH; sisters, Nancy Bobola, of Tyngsboro, Mass., Jeanne (Joseph) Scott, of Pelham, NH; two special and loving cousins, Betty Helms and Ann Rushing, both of Monroe, N.C.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, N.C. 28110.
Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monroe, N.C., was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Broome Gainey
JEFFERSON – Betty Broome Gainey, 63, died April 19, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Gainey, born in Lancaster County, was a daughter of the late Clyde and Florence “Evelyn” Broughton Broome. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant with Lancaster Convalescent Center. She was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by daughter Wendy Charline Gainey; brothers Robert and Jerry Broome, and sister Minnie Gibson.
Surviving are husband of 46 years, Charles W. Gainey; daughters Barbara (Dominique) Crawford and Penny (Chris) Romane, both of Jefferson; brothers, Bill (Joan) and Sidney (Faye) Broome, both of Lancaster, S.C.; sister Mary (Bobby) Faile, of Jefferson; grandchildren Candy and Bobby Charles Parker, Caitlin and Dylan Carnes and Erin Romane; and five great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy Matheson Funderburk Geddings
PAGELAND – Nancy Matheson Funderburk Geddings, of Powder Springs, Ga., 72, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 16 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
She was a daughter of the late David and Zela Smith Matheson.
She was preceded in death by husband Hurley Alfred Funderburk Jr.
Surviving are daughter Shelia Courtney, of Powder Springs, Ga.; brother Paul Matheson, of Monroe, N.C.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Ray Kirkley
PAGELAND – Ray Kirkley, 71, died April 18, 2007. A funeral service was held April 20 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel with burial April 21 at Hill Crest Cemetery in Conway, S.C.
Kirkley was a son of the late Marion C. Kirkley and Flora Belle Sullivan.
Surviving are wife Barbara Rowell Kirkley; son Steven Kirkley, of Irmo, S.C.; daughter Shelia Suhrer, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters Elaine Knight and Alline Rollins, both of Jefferson; grandchildren Sydney Robinson, Oliva and Miranda Kirkley and Hayden Suhrer. Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Kate Presson Martin
MARSHVILLE, N.C. – Kate Presson Martin, 85, died April 18, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery.
Martin was a daughter of the late Will and Madge Walters Presson.
She was preceded in death by husband Howard C. Martin.
Surviving are sons Michael (Judy) Martin, of Pageland, Danny (Judy) Martin, Eddie (Susan) Martin, David (Teresa) Martin, all of Marshville, N.C.; daughter Kathy (Jim) Maye, of Marshville, N.C.; brothers Bill Presson, of Charlotte, N.C. and Jim Presson of, Mooresville N.C.; sister Pegy McCollum, of Manahawkine, NJ; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 807, Pageland, S.C. 29728.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Blanche T. Massey
LANCASTER, S.C. – Blanche T. Massey, 92, died April 16, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 18 at Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Massey was a daughter of the late Ernest Alvin and Susan Jane Adams Turner. She was retired from Chesterfield Yarn and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church, where she was involved in the WMU.
She was preceded in death by husband, Roscoe Massey; daughter, Jane Griffin; brothers, Ralph, Jack, Ale and Starr Turner; sisters, Mary Dillenger and Reba Blackmon; grandchildren, Brandon Carson Griffin, Gregg McManus, and Matthew Baker; sons-in-law, Carson Griffin and Ralph Rape.
Surviving are sons William (Pat) and Cleveland “Buddy” (Carolyn) Massey, both of Lancaster, S.C.; daughters Mot (James) Doster, Effie (Keith) Deese, Nancy (Byron) McManus, Cathryn Rape, Brenda (Dennis) Griffin, all of Lancaster, S.C. and Becky (Larry) Gurganious, of Pageland; sisters Lucille Washam, of Mooresville and Betty Jordan, of Lancaster; 32 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and a number of step-grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Oak Hill Baptist Church, 6437 Oak Hill Church Rd., Lancaster, S.C. 29720 or to Hospice of Lancaster, 800 W. Meeting St. Lancaster, S.C. 29720.

Albert McCray
MONROE, N.C. – Albert McCray, Jr., 72, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 20 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, N.C., with burial in Nicey Grove Cemetery in Pageland.
McCray, born in Dillon, S.C., was a son of the late Albert and Odell Smith McCray. He was a dedicated worker of Tyson Food until retirement and attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He was formerly married to Aline Bennett McCray.
Surviving are daughters Alberta Melton and Kathy McCray, both of Pageland; sons Charles and Wilson McCray, both of Pageland, Ricky McCray, of Monroe, N.C., and Stephon Chapman, of Ruby; sisters, Cathy Marshall, Rethal Burch and Coletha Giles, all of Pageland and Marie Burr, of Chesterfield; 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Howard Clayton Phelps
CHESTERFIELD – Howard Clayton Phelps, 86, died April 15, 2007. A graveside service was held April 18 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.
Phelps, born in Lexington, N.C., was a son of the late Dalton and Viola Cope Phelps. He was a retired water treatment operator with the city of Winston-Salem, N.C.
He was preceded in death by wife Katherine Sweatt Phelps, brother Roy Phelps, and sister Lena Phelps Spaugh.
Surviving are sons Jimmy and David Phelps, of Clemmons, N.C., Howard “Buddy” Phelps, of Charlotte, N.C. and Terry Phelps, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; daughters Frances Black, of Chesterfield, Linda Osborn, of Tobassoville, N.C. and Kathy Joyner, of Clemmons, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Harry Lee Rogers
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. – SFC Retired Harry Lee Rogers, 69, died April 19, 2007. A funeral service was held April 21 at Providence Baptist Church with burial in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Pageland with full military honors.
Rogers, born in Pageland, was a son of the late Wade Hampton and Nell Lee Rogers. He was a retired Sergeant First Class U.S. Army Veteran with 20 years of service, having served in the Vietnam Conflict. SFC Rogers was a member of the Special Forces Unit and received numerous medals and commendations, including the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Parachute Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palms. He was a retired employee of Willamette Industries.
Surviving are sons, Andy Charles Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C., Mark Lynn Rogers, of Dunn, N.C. and Robbie Lee (Alex) Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughters Julie Renee (Robert) Walker, of Fayetteville, N.C., Kim Suzette (Mike) Poncin, of Tampa, Fla. and Christina Dawn (Juan) Silva, of Orlando, Fla. and their mother Betty Christina Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; sister Diane Pope, of Pageland; an 10 grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Nell L. Rogers
PAGELAND – Nell L. Rogers, 88, died April 13, 2007. A graveside service was held April 16 at Zion United Methodist Church cemetery.
She was daughter of the late Richard and Lottie Pierce Lee. She was retired from Chesterfield Yarn Mills and a member of Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Wade H. Rogers and brother John Lee.
Surviving are son Harry Rogers, of Indian Trail, N.C.; daughter Diane R. Pope, of Pageland; sister Annie Lynn Caskey, of Wadesboro, N.C.; daughter-in-law Betty Rogers, of Fayetteville, N.C.; sister-in-law Violet Lee, of Wadesboro, N.C.; special neighbors Betty Sherrin, Harold and Marietta Adcock, Mickey and Lori Deese, Angela and Desi Walker; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church, 104 N. Hickory St., Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Virgie W. Wallace
CHERAW – Virgie W. Wallace, 80, died April 16, 2007. A funeral service was held April 19 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church cemetery.
Wallace, born in Cheraw, was a daughter of the late Elijah Clifton and Millie Knight Wallace. She was a retired employee of Sacony with 37 years of service and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Charlie O. Wallace; son Steven Wallace; and sisters Ruth Watts, Icy Ean Wallace, Vera Arie Hyatt and Edell Bone.
Surviving are sons Autrey (Jane) and Gene (Pam) Wallace, of Cheraw; brothers Elmer Ray (Sylvia) Wallace, of Chesterfield and Clifton Harrison (Joyce Ann) Wallace, of Cheraw; brother-in-law Mack Bone, of Cheraw; four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Judy Nosser Williams
CHERAW – Judy Nosser Williams, 55, died April 13, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Morven cemetery, Morven, N.C.
Williams, born in Wadesboro, N.C., was a daughter of Letha Adams Cook. She was a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She was a former nurse with Marlboro Park Hospital and the Visiting Nurses.
She was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Jerry Cook.
Surviving along with mother are sons Mark Nosser and Chad Covington, both of Cheraw; daughters Leila Crawford, of New Mexico, Lara Golden, of Cheraw and Nina (Dr. Bradley) Russell, of Florence, S.C.; brother James Cook, of Patrick; sisters Sue Johnson, of Chesterfield, Betty Outlaw, of Stephens City, Va. and Lisa Corbett of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Monday, April 16, 2007

April 17, 2007

Rosa Lee Gainey Myers Allen
PAGELAND – Rosa Lee Gainey Myers Allen, 64, died April 5, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 8 at Oro United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Allen, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of Alice Myers and the late Leroy Gainey. She was a member of Oro United Methodist Church and was retired from Chesterfield Yarn Mill.
Surviving are husband Clemson Allen Sr.; children Marion Myers, of Pageland, Cynthia (Scottie) Lockhart, of Jefferson, Meshell (Billy) Blakeney, of Jefferson, Clemson Allen Jr., of Pageland, Lamont (Ann) Allen and Thomas Allen, of Columbia, S.C.; her mother of New York; brothers Alvin (Dorothy) Myers, of Jefferson, and Lavon Myers, of Pageland; and 13 grandchildren.

James Everette Brooks
CHESTERFIELD – James Everette Brooks, 60, died April 10, 2007. A funeral service was held April 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Brooks, born in Monroe, N.C., was a son of Barbara Brooks Helms and the late Lamar Brooks. He was an employee of Tyson Fresh Meats as senior field sales consultant. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam conflict and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by sons Dustin Brooks and Gerald Rhynes Jr.
Surviving are wife Rachael Teal Brooks; son Jonathan Brooks, of Monroe, N.C.; daughters Heather (Randy) Thomas, of Monroe, N.C. and Crystal (Bart) Douglas, of Clover, S.C.; mother Barbara Brooks (Stokes) Helms; sister Nancy (Danny) Levy, of Norwalk, Ohio; special aunt and uncle Bill (Marie) Brooks, of Monroe, N.C.; and three grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Zoar United Methodist Church “Nativity Scene” c/o Mrs. Sallie Short, 708 Orchard Rd. Cheraw, S.C. 29529 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry E. Cook
CHERAW – Jerry E. Cook, 37, died April 10, 2007. A funeral service was held April 13 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.
Cook, born in Cheraw, was a son of the Letha A. Cook and the late Robert English Cook. He was a forklift operator in the textile industry. He was preceded in death by brother Edward Cook.
Surviving aare his mother; daughter Cassie Cook, of Chesterfield; brother James Cook, of Patrick; sisters Judy Williams, of Cheraw, Sue Johnson, of Chesterfield, Betty Outlaw, of Stephens City, Va., and Lisa Corbett, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; special brother-in-law Wayne Corbett, of Cheraw; niece Amber Cook; great niece Brooke Perkins; beloved and faithful pet Lucy.
Memorials can be sent to American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29212.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, was in charge of the arrangements.

Minnie Louise West Faulkenberry
FORT MILL,S.C. – Minnie Louise West Faulkenberry, 67, died April 7, 2007 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C. A funeral service was held Wolfe Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Unity Cemetery.
Faulkenberry, born in Pageland, was a daughter of the late Mary Lee West Wright. She was retired from Perfect Fit and enjoyed playing bingo, babysitting grandchildren and going to Fish Camp on Saturday night.
Surviving are husband Albert Faulkenberry; daughters Cathy (Scott) Wilson, of Fort Mill, S.C., Jackie (Joey) Sutton, of Rock Hill, S.C. and Linda Brown, of Ga.; brothers, Thomas, and Bobby Gene Wright, both of Lancaster, Randy Wright, of Pageland, and Chris Wright of Polkton, N.C.; sisters Lillie Mae Mullis of Monroe, N.C., Barbara Jo Belk of Jefferson, Annette Catoe, of Lancaster, and Edith Griffin, of Tradesville; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Wolfe Funeral Home, Fort Mill, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements.

Foster King
CHESTERFIELD – Foster King, 100, died April 9, 2007. A funeral service was held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
King, born in Chesterfield, was a son of the late Henry Frank and Mary Etta “Mollie” Knight King. He was a retired clerk with Alcoa Aluminum Company with 40 years of service and a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife Ruby Mae Davis King; son Dewey Foster “Sonny” King; sisters Vivian K. Adams, Lela K. Carr, and Peggy Davis.
Surviving are grandchildren Sabrina King of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Scott King of New Orleans, La.; great grandsons Alex and Christopher; daughter-in-law, Dottie King, of Surprise, Ariz.; brother Frank King, of Salisbury, N.C.; sisters Bernice King, of Florence, S.C., Sue Lee Harmon, of Chesterfield, Julia (Bill) Hunter, of Charlotte, N.C., Helen (Dr. Jerry) Perry and Johnnie Long, of Chesterfield. Memorials can be sent to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Bruce Price
JEFFERSON – Robert Bruce Price, 70, died April 11, 2007 at his home. A funeral service was held April 14 at Antioch Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery.
Price, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Wade H. and Quincey Melton Price. He was a retired textile employee with Springs Industries and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by sisters Edith Mae Rollins and Louise Rollins; brothers Wade “Speck”, Dan, Ed, Roy, and Earl Price.
Surviving are wife Linda Johnson Price; brothers Hazel “Bud” Price, of Jefferson and Willis Price, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister Margaret Price, of Jefferson; three nieces and five nephews; and furry companion Baby.
Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Georgianna Rivers Davis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Georgianna Rivers Davis, 57, died March 30, 2007 at CMC-Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held April 4 at Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Davis, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Louis and Ruthie Rivers Horne.
She was preceded in death by husband Alexander Davis,III; son Casey Davis; sister Cynthia Horne; brother Rufus Horne.
Surviving are sons Christopher Davis, of Greensboro, N.C., Derek (Shantel) Davis, and Demetrais (Roeshell) Davis, both of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Julia (Eddie) Corbett, of Killeen, Texas, Alice (Allison) Vanterpool, of High Point, N.C. and Betty Mayes, of Greensboro, N.C.; brothers John (Gloria) Hardin and Jessie Horne, both of Greensboro, N.C., Ricky (Glenda) Horne, of Pleasant Garden, N.C. and Danny (Bonita) Horne, of Greensboro,N.C.; and 16 grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Pittman Johns
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Mary Pittman Johns, 51, died April 9, 2007. A memorial service was held April 11 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel in Chesterfield.
Johns, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Idell Sellers Pittman. She was a former seamstress and a member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by daughter Marlene Tolson; brothers Junior and William Tolson; sisters Marilyn Pittman and Kathleen Donahue.
Surviving are son James Ashley Tolson of Millbrook, Ala.; grandson Joseph Brock Tolson; sisters Carolyn Pittman, of Albemarle, N.C. and Hazel Felder, of New London, N.C.; niece Kathy Donahue; nephew, Jason Donahue, both of Society Hill, S.C.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Viola C. Watson
CHESTERFIELD – Viola C. Watson, 75, died April 3, 2007 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, S.C. A funeral service was held April 9 at Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Watson, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late Coit and Mae Helen Goins Melton. She was retired from Ruby Elementary School after 37 years of service and a member of Mt. Airy A.M.E. Zion Church.
Surviving are children Mae Melton of Chesterfield, Louise (Donnie) Moore, of Cheraw, Frances (John) Wilson, of Ruby, Robert Lee (Katrina) Cash, of Patrick, Patricia Cash (John Little), of Chesterfield, the Rev. Diane (Clayton) Belk, of Chesterfield, Chester Lowery of Charlotte, N.C. and Icy (Anthony) Douglas, of Chesterfield; sisters Sara Wilson, Mildred Miller, Helen Ratliff, Nancy (Freddie) Lindsey and Sylvia Almodovar, all of Charlotte, N.C.; 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren one great-great grandson.
Flemming Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Lawton McKay ‘Mac’ Wynn
WINNSBORO, N.C. – Lawton McKay “Mac” Wynn, age 4, died April 5, 2007 at Richland Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held April 7 at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church with burial in Fairfield Memorial Gardens.
He was the son of Warren Wade and Delila “Lila” McKay Wynn and was born in Columbia, S.C. He was baptized at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving along with parents; brother Wyatt Ward Wynn of the home; grandparents Willliam and Patricia Wynn, of San Antonio, Texas, Dianne and Larry Guyton of Winnsboro and Kenny Mangum, of Pageland; great grandmother Margaret Wynn, of San Antonio, Texas.
Pope Funeral Home of Winnsboro, N.C. was in charge of the arrangements.

Monday, April 9, 2007

April 10, 2007

Jackie Devon Blakeney
PAGELAND – Jackie Devon Blakeney, 36, died March 28, 2007. A funeral service was held April 2 at Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Mt. Croghan with burial in church cemetery.
Blakeney, born at Union Memorial Hospital, was a son of the late June and Betty Jean Blakeney. He was educated in the Chesterfield County school system. During high school, he was an influential football and baseball player. He received many awards for his athletic abilities.
He was preceded in death by brother June Blakeney Jr. and sister Loutricia Anne McBride.
Surviving are son Evan Devon Lockhart, of Pageland; sister Betty (Leonard) Blakeney, of Fayetteville, N.C.; brothers Mitchell Moore, of Rockville, Md. and Jimmy Moore, of Washington, DC; special friend Eva Mae Lockhart, of Pageland; and host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Quick Davidson
CHESTERFIELD – Mary Quick Davidson, 79, died April 4, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 6 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Davidson, born in Patrick, was a daughter of the late David and Hattie Rayfield Quick. She was a homemaker, member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a choir member, member of UMW and the Ladies Bible Class.
She was preceded in death by husband Ray T. Davidson; infant son; brothers David, Hadley, Mack, Broughton, Bonnie, Billy, Dan and Alfonson Quick; and sisters Ollie Lewis, Myrtle Suggs and Geneva Jones.
Surviving are sons William (Cynthia) Davidson and Tony (Kelli) Davidson, of Chesterfield; daughters Margie (Keith) Russell and Brenda (Eddie) Sellers, of Chesterfield; grandchildren Chad (Kristy) Davidson, SPC Kyle Davidson, Drew Sellers and Tyler Davidson; and special friend Darlene Myers.
Memorials can be sent to Shiloh United Methodist Church, c/o Susan Hodge, 4059 Hwy. 102 Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna B. Malloy
CHERAW – Edna B. Malloy, 66, died April 1, 2007 at her home. A funeral service was held April 4 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.
Malloy, born in Cheraw, was a daughter of the late Duncan and Ola Boatwright Malloy. She was a retired textile employee and attended Cheraw Family Worship Center.
She was preceded in death by step-children Dan and Stewart McManus.
Surviving are six children including Mary Bowen of Cheraw; 13 grandchildren; brothers James Malloy, of Hartsville, S.C., and William Boatwright, of Wallace, S.C.; sisters Lucille Threadgill, of Cheraw and Ada Stewart, of Fayetteville, N.C.; five step-children; number of nieces and nephews.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne Mills
RUBY – Wayne Mills, 52, died April 4, 2007. A funeral service was held April 7 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery. Mills, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late James and Ida Louise Hancock Mills. He was an employee of Vanguard Supreme in Monroe, N.C. He was a member of Bethune Church of God. He loved restoring old cars, especially his mustang.
He was preceded in death by granddaughter Cynthia Isabella Mills.
Surviving are wife Rita Hodge Mills; daughters Dana (Tommy) Wallace, of Mt. Croghan, Heather (Andy) Harvell, of Patrick and Carla (Jeffrey Burgess) Mills, of Jefferson; brothers Tony and Ronald Mills; and 11 grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Phyllis Young Tarlton
CHESTERFIELD – Phyllis Young Tarlton, 68, died March 30, 2007. A funeral service was held April 2 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial in Chesterfield cemetery.
Tarlton, born in Middlesboro, Ky., was a daughter of the late Elmer Louie and Nellie Frances Loop Young. She was a retired bank teller, having worked with the Bank of Chesterfield and First Citizens Bank and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Richard V. Tarlton and brother Rev. Glenn J. Young. Surviving are daughter Sharon Key Tarlton and special friend Chris Larsen, both of Lugoff, S.C.; sisters Betty Howard, of Middlesboro, Ky. and Norma Meyers, of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; nieces and nephews and dog, Rufus.
Memorials can be sent to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Peggy J. Bruns
Greenville, S.C. – Peggy J. Bruns, 73, died March 25, 2007 at Oakmont West Nursing Home. A memorial service was held March 31 at Westville Funeral Home Chapel. Bruns, was a daughter of the late Fred Nelson and Emma Thompson Bailey. She was a retired secretary/receptionist for the trucking industry.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert L. Bruns; brothers William, Albert, Edward and Fred Bailey.
Surviving are daughter Cynthia (Jeff) Zihlavsky of Greenville; grandchildren Matthew and Laura Zihlavsky; brothers John and James Bailey, both of Chesterfield, Donald Bailey, of Moncks Corner, S.C.; sisters Betty Winchester, of Asheville,N.C. and Margie Campbell, of Ruby.
Memorials can be sent to American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, S.C. 29615.
Westville Funeral Home of Greenville, S.C. was in charge of the arrangements.

Sara Griggs Gibson
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Sara Griggs Gibson, 69, died April 3, 2007. A funeral service was held April 5 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Baptist Church cemetery, Mt. Croghan, S.C.
Gibson, born in Ruby, was a daughter of the late Julius Platt and Bessie Lewis Griggs.
She was a retired seamstress, a member of Fairview Baptist Church and attended Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by brothers Everett and Floyd Griggs.
Surviving are husband James Walter “Son” Gibson; son James Michael (Susan) Gibson, of China Grove, N.C.; daughter Debbie (Charlie) Gushue, of Hogansville, Ga.; grandchildren Benjamin and Shera Gibson, Sonia Starmann, Amanda and Charlie Gushue; great grandchildren Eli Gibson and Peyton Hagler; brother J.D. Griggs, of Columbia; sisters Willie G. Pittman, of Ruby, and Bertie G. Cagle, of Columbia, S.C.; furry companion “Rudy.”
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Monday, April 2, 2007

April 3, 2007

Lee R. Bowman
CHERAW – Lee R. Bowman,54, died March 24, 2007 at home. A funeral service was held March 29 at Word of Life Fellowship Church with burial in Florence National cemetery, Florence, S.C.
Bowman, born in Cheraw, was a son of the late James and Ruth E. Gillespie Bowman. Bowman was retired from INA Bearing after seventeen years of employment. He served as president of the Disciple of Christ singing group, senior usher and many other capacities, he served as chairman of the trustee board, president of the adult choir at Smithville A.M.E. Zion Church. He later joined Progressive Church of Our Lord and Jesus Christ, Inc. of Chesterfield.
Surviving are wife of 34 years Anna Pearl Bowman; children Sharay (Joseph) Robinson, of Cheraw, Michell (James) Spencer, of Bennettsville, S.C., Trynard D. Bowman, of Bennettsville, and Joshua L. Douglas, of Society Hill, S.C.; sisters Betty Pope, of Baltimore, Md. and Ann Roberts, of Cheraw; brother James Bowman, of Baltimore; and seven grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Cheraw was in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred A. Rutland Croxton
RUBY – Mildred A. Rutland Croxton, 81, died March 26, 2007. A graveside service was held March 28 at Chesterfield cemetery.
Croxton, born in Winnsboro, S.C., was a daughter of the late Walter and Bessie Sharpe Rutland. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by husband Edgar M. Croxton Jr. and sister Jeanette Mann.
Surviving are son Edgar M. (Carolyn) Croxton, of Ruby; daughters Jean Maples, of York, S.C. and Dianne (Butch) Dycus, of Newberry, S.C.; brother Rev. Walter Rutland Jr., of Great Falls and Winnsboro, S.C.; sisters Naomi Branham, of Batesburg, S.C., Verna Hawkins, of Jenkinsville, S.C., Betty Truesdale, of Winnsboro, S.C. and Bobbie Weed, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield was in charge of the arrangements.

Shelton Dunlap
PAGELAND – Shelton Dunlap, 71, died March 4, 2007 at CMC-Mercy, Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held March 7 at Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church with burial in church cemetery.
Dunlap, born in Chesterfield County, was a son of the late Robert and Fredonia Crosby Dunlap. He was a member of Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church and retired from C.M. Tucker Lumber Company.
Surviving are son Howard Dunlap, of Newport News, Va.; daughters Belinda (Michael) Caldwell, of Birmingham, Ala., Cathy (Johnny) Moore, of Lancaster, S.C., Brenda Dunlap, Phyllis (Elmore,Jr.) Robinson, Paula (James) Kirby, Annie Dunlap, Melissa (Everette) Gaines, and Cinzia (Allen) Blakeney, all of Jefferson, Peggy (Randy) Austin, Vivian (Harry) Miller, and Karen Dunlap, all of Pageland; brothers Cecil (Jimmie Lou) Dunlap, of Jefferson, Leo Dunlap, of Monroe, N.C., Robert (Elois) Dunlap and Billy Dunlap, both of Pageland; sisters Lizzie (Gene) Moore, of Jefferson, Yvonne (Commodore) Blakeney and Annette Dunlap, both of Pageland; 27 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
King Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

James A. Funderburk
PAGELAND – James A. Funderburk, 59, died March 27, 2007. A funeral service was held March 30 at Grace Baptist Church. He was retired from Springs Industries.
Surviving are wife Nancy G. Funderburk; son Chucky (Carol Ann) Funderburk, of Jefferson; mother Verla Funderburk, of Pageland; daughter Ginger (Duane) Rape, of Monroe, N.C.; brothers Bill (Linda) Funderburk, of Pageland and Mike (Doris) Funderburk, of Monroe, N.C.; sister Betty (Jessie) Evans, of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Randal B. Jordan
PAGELAND – Randal B. Jordan, 46, died Feb. 10, 2007. A funeral service was held Feb. 12 at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel. He was a retired forklift operator and a member of The Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are fiancée Rhonda Plyler, of Pageland; mother Betty Jordan, of Pageland; step-children Tabitha Pate, Justin Plyler, Brittany Plyler; step-grandchildren, Bailey and Connor Pate; sister Debbie Helms, of Pageland; brothers LaVere, Charles and David Jordan, all of Pageland.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Jennifer M. Lewis
PAGELAND – Jennifer M. Lewis, 41, died March 24, 2007. A graveside service was held March 27 at Five Forks Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by son Steven Eugene Hartis.
Surviving are husband Ricky Dean Lewis, of Pageland; son Ricky Lewis, of Pageland; mother Patricia M. Haynes, of Clover, S.C.; sisters Lesa Rena Queen, of Gastonia, N.C. and Paula H. Kale, of Dallas, N.C.; and special aunt Betty Truelove Whiteside, of Stanley, N.C.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Nell Jenkins Mangum
PAGELAND – Nell Jenkins Mangum, 103, died March 28, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held March 31 at Zion United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Mangum, born in Chesterfield County, was a daughter of the late R. Whiteford and Ella Wallace Jenkins. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina and taught school in Chesterfield County for 43 years. She was the oldest surviving member of Zion United Methodist Church where she was affectionately known as “Miss Nell.” She served as Sunday School teacher for many years.
She was preceded in death by husband Ems L. Mangum; infant son-Billie Mangum; granddaughter Carol Whitehurst; sister Otis Smith; and brothers Dewitt, Drew and Hazel Jenkins.
Surviving are daughters Wilhelmina “Boots” Whitehurst, of Charlotte, N.C. and Sue (Joseph) Barr, of Wadesboro, N.C.; sisters-in-law Myrtle Kemenczky, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lillie Mangum, of Pageland; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Memorials can be sent to Zion United Methodist Church, 647 Zion Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728 or Hospice & Palliative Care, 1420 East Seventh St., Charlotte, N.C. 28204.
Sutton Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence Washington
JEFFERSON – Clarence Washington Sr., 81, died March 24, 2007 at CMC-Charlotte, N.C. A funeral service was held March 30 at Bethel Hill Baptist Church, Bethune, S.C. with burial in the church cemetery.
Washington, born in Kershaw County, was a son of the late Early and Annie Davidson Washington. He enlisted in the US Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, McBee and McCaskill Lodge #308 of F & AM. In 1976 he entered into the ministry and was ordained in the Baptist field. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity in 1978 from Universal Life Church.
He was preceded in death by wife Elaine Miller Washington.
Surviving are sons Clarence and Marcel (Ethel) Washington, of Jefferson; daughter Eloise (Charlie) Brown, of Jefferson; special niece Thelma Hargrove, of Lugoff, S.C.; special nephew Curtis Gaskins, of Lugoff, S.C.; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Flemming Funeral Home of Pageland was in charge of the arrangements.